Solo Queria Ser Niña

Girls see, listen, and stay quiet
While the grown-ups talk
Don't make so much noise, be more polite
You look prettier when you're quiet
Ask for permission to get up
But don’t ask your mom
Put up with whatever, it’s your blood
I don’t give a damn about letting them down
Today I wish I could go back
Rebel and scream

I just wanted to be a girl and sing at the table
Eat whatever I want without control
Dance without looking, be free as can be
Be what’s right for my age
I just wanted to be a girl and try new things
Jump in puddles, get all muddy
See the world through my own eyes
Not carry your judgments and fears on my shoulders
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The perfect girl who never does anything
Is tired of putting on a good face
Of living under everyone’s gaze
Of holding everything in and biting her rage
I want you to talk to me, but without yelling
I want you to give me what you expect in return

I just wanted to be a girl and sing at the table
Eat whatever I want without control
Dance without looking, be free as can be
Be what’s right for my age
I just wanted to be a girl and try new things
Jump in puddles, get all muddy
See the world through my own eyes
Not carry your judgments and fears on my shoulders

Today I'm putting my feet on the table
And resting my elbows on it
Let my hand hold up my head
I’m going to chew with my mouth open

I just wanted to be a girl and sing at the table
Eat whatever I want without control
Dance without looking, be free as can be
Be what’s right for my age
I just wanted to be a girl and try new things
Jump in puddles, get all muddy
See the world through my own eyes
Not carry your judgments and fears on my shoulders

Now you’ll tell me I’m fragile
That you can’t even blow on me
That I can’t handle anything
That means I’ve healed, thanks.